School Bullies
So Kieran got beat up at school today. He was holding a rock and another little boy wanted it. When K said no, the other boy attacked him. K did all the right things, used his words, stood up for himself, I'm so happy that he did the right thing
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Just wanna let you know though, that all kids go through this unfortunetly. I so wish that I could control things at school.... Alex doesn't have special needs but he still gets beat up :-( Sometimes I just wish I could control things around him to make them perfect, the way I know them to be perfect. So he doesn't have to suffer.
I think the only thing we can do is take one situation at a time individually. You did the right thing by talking to the parents and the other kid. At least the message got passed along that violence is not acceptable.
It's too bad Kieran is loosing a friend. I guess the parents are uncomfortable because they're scared their son might use violence again. And chances are he will. To a certain degree, it's normal for little boys (and girls) to try and get their way (and manipulate) using violence... for awhile anyway. Then it's up to us parents to teach them what is acceptable and what is not.
This kid sounds too violent though....perhaps it's a good thing that he's not around Kieran. I feel bad for him too that he looses a friend :-( It's hard to explain that to a kid. Especially a kid who learns differently too.
I know Alex had a friend...that he still cares about...but I NEVER invite him anymore. He's violent and manipulative and has caused Alex a lot of sadness and anger. I try to let my kid be....but there is limits to what I will accept. And that kid's behavior was unacceptable. I try not to make a big deal about it in front of Alex.... I just try and encourage Alex to "choose" nice friends that make him feel good about himself. It's taking awhile but I see a difference now when we talk about it.
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